Frenectomy

- This is when the piece of mucosa (frenum) which attaches the lip to the upper jaw is attached incorrectly
- This should not be attached between the teeth but rather a few mm away from the gum between the teeth
- Frenectomies are usually done when necessary during treatment or sometimes later when the wisdom teeth are removed
- We want to see the patient about 5-10 days after the frenectomy to activate for space closure (if there is a diastema)